| Issue ID | 1406229 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11022233 |
| Manufacurer | Harley-Davidson Motor Company |
| Brand | HARLEY-DAVIDSON |
| Model | FLHXS |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| File date | 03/09/17 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Left rear shock blew out leaking fluid all over my rear tire and drive belt. My father in law has the same year and model and both rear shocks blew out on him. This is supposed to be harleys premium shock. I was riding down the highway when it happened i noticed the rear end got very loose pulled over and found a shock leaking |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 4450 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MAHOMET, IL |
| VIN pattern | 1HD1KRC17HBXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 70 |
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